2007 Hyosung GV650Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2007 Hyosung GV650, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 11, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Hyosung GV650 has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system30
Fuel system, gasoline30
Fuel system, other10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2007 Hyosung GV650 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 08V-071 · Feb 14, 2008 · 3,292 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE STALLING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyosung.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other GV650 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GV650 median. How we score

'05'06'07'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2007 Hyosung GV650, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL LEAK / STALLINGPE07056 · closed Feb 20, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-071
  2. Handlebar SeparationRQ10001 · closed May 10, 2010
    No recall
In owners' words

What GV650 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HYOSUNG GB250 MOTORCYCLE (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE PUT ON ANY TYPE OF TINTED EYE-WEAR THE INSTRUMENT GAUGE BECAME UNREADABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE FAILURE BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE…
Complaint 10348713 · Aug 11, 2010 · 70 miles
UNITED MOTORS MOTORCYCLE MODEL V2C650S. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO DEFECTS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN PARKED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE GAS TANK THAT LEAKED AT THE SEAMS AND DEFECTIVE WORKMANSHIP OF THE ELECTRIC STARTER WHEN THE SLIGHTEST AMOUNT OF MOISTURE CAME INTO…
Complaint 10347671 · Aug 4, 2010
IN SEPTEMBER 2008 MY HYOSUNG GV250; PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2007, EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE STARTER SYSTEM AND WOULD NOT START. AFTER ABOUT 5 WEEKS AT A HYOSUNG DEALER (SF MOTO IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA) THE STARTER MOTOR AND STARTER SOLENOID WAS REPLACED, AND THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PICKED UP. WITHIN TWO…
Complaint 10250663 · Dec 3, 2008 · 878 miles

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